Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | −60% | 3 | Electrical | Good |
| 2016 | 8 | −30% | 2 | Engine | Average |
| 2015 | 7 | −20% | 3 | Acceleration | Average |
| 2014 | 12 | 1.2× | 2 | Engine | Average |
| 2013 | 8 | typical | 3 | Engine | Average |
| 2012 | 7 | −20% | — | Engine | Average |
| 2011 | 18 | 1.4× | 3 | Engine | Average |
| 2010 | 0 | −80% | 3 | — | Good |
| 2008 | 7 | −30% | — | Acceleration | Average |
| 2006 | 17 | 1.7× | 3 | Fuel System | Caution |
| 2005 | 19 | 2.1× | — | Engine | Caution |
| 2004 | 13 | typical | 3 | Acceleration | Average |
| 2000 | 17 | 1.3× | — | Engine | Average |
| 1998 | 11 | 1.3× | 1 | Engine | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median XJ year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Jaguar XJ problems
Latest Jaguar XJ recalls
Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module › Software
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2010-2011 and 2017 XJ vehicles. The Restraint Control Module (RCM) software may cause the frontal air bags to deploy improperly in the event of a frontal impact crash.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the RCM software, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-369-1000.
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jaguar XF and F-Pace, 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ and 2018 Jaguar XE vehicles. The instrument cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827.
Air bags
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2010-2011 XJ vehicles. If, while servicing the vehicle, the vehicle does not successfully receive an update to the Restraint Control Module (RCM) software, the default air bag calibration settings may be incorrect.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the RCM with the latest software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured September 12, 2016, to October 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have a front passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827.
Air bags
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured July 2, 2014, to December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles may have an incorrect description of the operation of Occupant Sensor System (OSS) in the owner's manual.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and supply a supplement to add to the owner's handbook, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Jaguar XJ should you avoid?
2005 and 2006 — these years have the most complaints relative to other XJ years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2005.
What is the best year for the Jaguar XJ?
2010 has the fewest complaints compared with other XJ years at the same age, followed by 2017 and 2008. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Jaguar XJ problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (41), fuel & propulsion system (18) and speed control & acceleration (17). Engine complaints peak in the 2011 model year.
How many recalls has the Jaguar XJ had?
18 recalls across 1998–2017. The model year with the most is 2004. See all Jaguar XJ recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.